Saraswati Vandana

[pratya22]

31. Vishwa

She is the entire cosmos. She is everything.

32. Vidhyunmala

She who wears a shining garland.

33. Vaishnavi.

Here Saraswati is identified with Vaishnavi, the Shakti of Lord Vishnu.



[pratya22]

29. Siitaa

It literally means “Furrow”. Symbolically speaking, just as plough prepares the ground for the emergence of new plant life, she arranges karmas for continuation of this cosmos (her lila/manifestion).

30. Vimalaa

Vimala means pure. She is the personification of purity.

[pratya22]

25. MahaKaLi

Kaala means time. She is the personification of time principle. Also here Saraswati is being identified with Goddess KaLi.

26. Mahapaashaa

She who binds all by her maya. Here Paasha means a tie, a rope to bind/trap.

27. MahaKaara

It means “Huge Form”. It is symbolically representing her infinitely vast form.

28. Mahaankusha

She who controls the whole universe. Ankusha means a goad (weapon) to control.

[pratya22]

21. Mahabhaga

Bhaaga means portion/ part. Mahabhaga refers to being infinitesimally small. She is not only infinitely vast but also infinitesimally small.

22. Mahotsaha

It means “Great Enthusiasm/ Great Strength”. She is the source and personification of these attributes.

23. Divyaangaa

She who has celestial body.

24. Suravandita

She who is extolled and praised by the gods.

[pratya22]

19. Mahabhoga

It means “Great Enjoyer”/Great Witness(Experience). She is both the granter of all boons, desires and prosperity as well as enjoyer of those fruits. She is the doer of action as well as the dispenser and the enjoyer of the fruits of action.

20. Mahaabhuja

It means “Great/Huge arms”. Arms represent Karma (actions performed). She is the performer as well as the controller of all actions.

[pratya22]

17. Mahashraya

She is the great refuge to everyone in the universe. She being the mother of the universe, she looks after all her children. Nobody is orphan or left out in the world, She is always there for everyone. Once a person realizes this and takes refuge in her, then there would be nothing he would ever worry about.

18. Maalinii

It means “shining” or “the one with garland”.

[pratya22]

14. Kamarupa

Kama means desires. Rupa means form. Hence, Kamarupa is she who has herself taken the form of all desires. The source and the body of all desires is Saraswati. Hence, she is also the fulfiller of all desires.

15. Mahavidya

She is the Great Goddess of Wisdom and Knowledge. Esoterically, she is one amongst the Dasha Mahavidyas, the ten aspects of the primordial shakti.

16. Mahapaatakanaashini

She who destroys all weakness and sins.

[pratya22]

12. Ramaa

“Ramaa” means fortune, splendor, prosperity which are attributes of Goddess Lakshmi. Hence, here Saraswati is identified with Lakshmi.

13. Paraa

“Paraa” means “Existance”. It may also mean “Beyond”. So, here it can mean that Saraswati represents “Sat/Cosmic Existance” which is beyond any rational comprehension.

[pratya22]

8. Padmavaktraga

Vaktraga means face. Her face is beautiful like a lotus.

9. Shivaanuja

Literally it means, she who is born after Shiva.

10. Pustakadhrt

Pustaka means book or manuscript which signifies knowledge. “dhrt” means holding/bearing/possessing. Hence Pustakadhrt means she who possesses all Knowledge both mundane and transcendental.

11. Jnanamudra

A symbol/ personification of Knowledge.

[pratya22]

6. Padmanilaya

Padma means lotus. Lotus represents detachment and purity. And Nilaya means residence/ dwelling place. Padmanilaya is Her name because she is seated upon lotus. A esoteric meaning is that, she who is firmly established in detachment.

7. Padmakshi

Padma means lotus, akshi means eyes. She is lotus eyed. Esoterically speaking, she witnesses everything through the eyes of detachment(unbiased).

[ashishrairabin]

Welcome "Autum" season ...

[ashishrairabin]

Ya Kundendu Tusar Haar Dhawla..

Ya Swet Padmasana..

[TheGuns999]

Happy Saraswati Pooja to every One

[Jaideep6060]

All ages heard this song

[pratya22]

5.Shriprada

It means “granter of wealth”. Here “Shri” not only refers to money, but also to prosperity, health, happiness and bliss. It refers to balance in both physical and spiritual existences. That is, she can grant materialistic, intellectual and spiritual prosperity.

[johnragin3]

@pratya22 this is wonderful... I am amazed and impressed that you are taking on this this translation with such care! Some say that the essence might be lost in a translation. Maybe a little is lost... but maybe those whose ears and hearts are open can get enough of the meaning to feel some of the light. I love it! Thank you! And blessings to Saraswati! She is some very fine lady! :-)

[pratya22]

4. Varaprada

It literally means “granter of boons”. She can fulfill everything a person desires.

[pratya22]

3.Mahamaya

It means “Great Illusion”. Acc to Hinduism, whole universe is merely an illusion. Maya means, that which is not. The universe consisting of dualities and multiplicities is nothing but an apparent manifestation of one indivisible Whole (God/Brahman). Brahman manifests this multiplicity within himself. This power of Brahman to manifest apparent multiplicity still maintaining wholeness is Maya. Hence, Mahamaya is the mother of whole cosmos as she is the source of all manifestation.

[pratya22]

2. Mahabhadra

It literally means “Very auspicious” or “Very pleasant/gentle/gracious”.

[pratya22]

1.Sarasvati

The name comes from the root word “saras” which means “anything which flows”. So, Saraswati is “she who flows” or “she who has flow in her”. She is called as vakdevi (goddess of speech) because speech is result of flow of sound/vibration. Thus, she is the source of sound and hence the very source of this cosmos. She is also called Goddess of Knowledge/Jnana, because Knowledge is infinite and ever flowing. In short, Sarasvati is the personification of ever flowing Knowledge.

[pratya22]

@johnragin3

Well, there was no translations available online. I will translate it myself part by part and post them here. :)

[johnragin3]

@pratya22 I know others will be as excited as me to be able to see your translation! I thank you so much for taking the time and making the effort! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[pratya22]

It is "Saraswati Shatanam Stotram"(As much as I know it is composed and sung by Sage Agastya).In the last four posts you can check out the lyrics

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[johnragin3]

@pratya22 Hmmm... Well now if I only could understand what you wrote, I could understand the lyrics to this song. Oh well, I guess us non-indian speaking folks will just have to admire this hymm/song in ignorant bliss. Live long and prosper - Nanu Nanu :)

[pratya22]

1. Saraswati Mahabhadra, Mahamaya Varaprada ;

Shriprada Padmanilaya, Padmakshi Padmavaktraga

Shivanuja Pustakadhrit, Naana mudra Ramapara

Kaamarupa Mahavidya, Mahapataka Nashini.

2. Mahashraya Malini cha, Mahabhoga Mahabhuja

Mahabhaga Mahosaha, Divyanga Survandita ;

Mahakhali Mahapasha, Mahakara Mahankusha

Sitacha Vimala Vishwa, Vidyunmala cha vaishnavi.

[pratya22]

3. Chandrika Chandra vadana, Chandralekha Vibhushita,

Savitri Sursa Devi, Divya-Lankaarbhushita.

Vaagdevi Vasudha Tivra, Mahabhadra Mahabala ;

Bhogada Bharti Bhama, Govinda Gomati Shiva.

4. Jatila Vindhyavasa cha, Vindyachal Virajita

Chandika Vaishnavi Brahmi, Brahmagyane Kasadhana

Saudhamini Sudhamurti, Subhadra Surpujita,

Suvasini Sunasa cha, Vinidra Padmalochana.

[pratya22]

5. Vidyarupa Vishalakshi, Brahma jaya Mahabala

Brahmjaya Mahabala, Treyimurti Trikaalagnya

Triguna shastra rupini Shumbrasura Pramathini.

Shubrada cha Sarvaatmika, Raktabija Nihantiri cha

Chamunda chandika Tatha

6. Mund kaya praharna, Dhumralochna-mardana

Sarvadeva-s-stuta, Saumya Surasura Namaskrita

Kaalratri Kladhara, Roopa Saubhagya-dayini

Vaagdevi cha Vararoha, Varahi Varijasana.

[pratya22]

7. Chitrambara Chitragandha, Chitramalya Vibhushita

Kaanta Kaamprada Vandya, Vidyadhara supujita

Shvetamana Neelabhuja, Chaturvarga Phalaprada.

Chaturamana Samarajya, Raktamadhya Niranjana.

8. Hansaasna Neeljangha, Brahma Vishnu Shivatmika

Aivum Saraswati Devya, Namnam Ashtottara Shastam

[Deepashree83]

@pratya22 Thanks so much Pratya for the lyrics. Am waiting for the translations of the 100 names of Saraswati maa as well!

[johnragin3]

Why can't anyone even TRY to translate the lyrics. Maybe nobody really knows what the lyrics mean? Come on...give it a try at least... please...

[satishshree1]

beautyfull.....thnkx....!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!

[Ratchetftw]

Anybody have the translation or the hindi lyrics?

[vonHaisek]

Smoke weed to this bruvs

[MrDhurandhar]

Besides the beautiful vandhana I like the veena which is uniqe accomipiniment used in the music

[Krishna7000]

VERY NICE

[KoolGuyanesegal101]

I got a 94. 64 on my report card thank you ma saraswati

[criticalindian]

@KoolGuyanesegal101 Your 94.64 percent is because you worked hard. Don't allow superstitions to rule your mind. Maa Saraswati helped you by rewarding you for your hard work. If you don't work hard, NO ONE in this world can help you, not even Maa herself!

[kodimalar]

Thank you for this video

[Jint55metalhead]

O Saraswati ma..I bow down before you ...keep pouring your bless..lead me to the way of truth and light

[yuckyha1]

Amazing, just hearing this makes people feel like they're in Heaven!

[MrDhurandhar]

Bramha the creator has saraswati as concert..the ingenuity requred to create something is provided by knowledge and intelligence..Brahma symbolises creator and saraswati the force and so the material world begins

[580113085391]

The beauty of the prayer lies in its Sanskrit lyrics and therefore to translate this beautiful piece into English will loose the essence

[johnragin3]

Can anyone translate this song into English?

[45Sunny54]

@johnragin3 Actually even if I translate it for you in English it wont help much... because the divinity which is associated with Sanskrit Mantras can not be translated to its utmost essence in any non Indian language... But I will try giving the closest translation for this maha mantra... Om Namah Shivay

[johnragin3]

@45Sunny54 It would be wonderful and very much appreciated if you could give even an un-utmost english translation. Maybe by a miracle, the great Vak Devi will help me to understand.

[MsArun1968]

ye mantra sach mein mind ko cool kar detein hain, aapko bhi ye mantra din mein ek baar zaroor sunne chayiye....!

[drlalwani]

Let us be the Generators, Operators and Disermation [GOD] of Intelegance, Knowledge and Wisdom [IKW] BY DEDICATION, DEVOTION, DELIGANCE [3D]

[harry318521]

beautiful sound.

[KDKAPOOR]

Of the three main forms of Energy, Ma Saraswati is the real mother of trhe UNIVERSE and all life in it. One of her names is Jagat Jananni. All that we can feel, understand, learn, imagine and remember is Ma Saraswati's Grace.

Thanks for the upload of this beautiful dedication.

[MrLolo0981]

@KDKAPOOR Kali ma is the supreme Devi no other the rest are all minor ,Saraswati is the sadguna of Kali ma.

[piyaltaru]

Wow! Speachless!!

[payalcool1920]

JAI MAA SARASWATI JI

[Deemonchik]

The name of the song is Shatnam Stotra. The album is called Saraswati the Perennial Source of Wisdom.

[Puja627]

this is so ridiculous.....this is a prayer and yet some foolish idiots have to dislike it.....duffers....

[crossingbluesea]

do you have the lyrics ?

[dk1912595939]

An unforgettable divine feeling borders on the wayward intellect as the hymns of musical Saraswati Vandana recitation flow down the human ears. I bow before Her Grace.

Dhirender Kaul.

[dk1912595939]

An unforgettable divine feeling borders on the wayward intellect as the hymns of musical Saraswati Vandana recitation flow down the human ears. I bow before Her Grace.

[Hina31571]

can i have the lyrics to this?

[MrJango25]

saraswati maata bless all who belives in her jai saraswati mata

[rcverma1953]

Today is Basant Panchmi, the day of Goddess Saraswati.

It is so nice and fortunate to listen this wonderful Ma Saraswati Vandana!.

Thanks

[MrSatrajitgupta]

Today is Saraswati Puja!!! May Devi bless all of us.

[sabushree]

Jaya Saraswati mata, Pranam!!!! Thank you for the video.

[sabushree]

Jaya Saraswati mata, Pranam!!!!

[MrSonudubay]

TMM IS SARASWATI JAYANTI!!!

[bire1980]

devotional indeed....

[khushi476]

jai saraswati maha

[raoul008]

can someone translate the meaning of this bhajan

I am bad in hindi/sankriet

I hope i speak for everyone who wants to now the meaning

thnxxx

ॐ Har Har Mahadev ॐ

[zioband]

GREAT...greeting from italy

[45Sunny54]

@zioband May you have all the happiness... ॐ नमः शिवाय

[slykchyk086]

thank you, i have been stuck with completing a long research paper, and this brought me back to my purpose and focus

[VarunHBK4ever]

heyy thks for this vid

it's just that i've known failure recently in studies and after this there's jus no prob...

[Anjani1209]

||Hari Om||

Thank you for uploading!

[teentunes]

honestly thanks a lot. Just peace :)

[dovemac]

Jai Mata Saraswati

[roxy2781]

I happened to listen to this prayer today- Saraswati Pooja day! And I feel blessed.Listening to it and seeing the wonderful message it brought along brought tears to my eyes. May the great Mother of Vedas always shower Her benevolent glance and bless her devotees.

[KDKAPOOR]

What a beautiful rendition of this all powerful prayer.

Ma Saraswati's many names include GYANESHWARI, Sidhheshwari, Bhuwaneshwari etc. Those who have experienced her GRACE, know that the Mother keeps her children in her embrace all the time.

[RaniOfCoochNahi]

@powerfulnun You can worship her by pursuing knowledge and chasing away ignorance :) Simple.

[11yash11]

beautiful mesmerizing thanks for posting this vedio

[lokombiano2007]

Can you tell me the name of the song???

it makes fall in love with Saraswati

[SuperUmesh01]

jay mata di*jay mata di*jay mata di*jay mata di* jay mata di*

[RENURANI7]

Thank you for the mantra's on U-tube, it is very powerful, and peaceful and joyful to listen.

[srirag2010]

nice song soo sad song ...

[powerfulnun]

How do you worship Saraswati? I feel a close connection with everything that is going on here.

[TopShowsHere]

2:19 at that time look at the book it has a nazi sign on it please someone explain!!

[radhed86]

@TopShowsHere the swastika (right facing) has been used in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religions for centuries. It has religious and cultural meanings, mostly of peace and devotion to God. Unfortunately, the Nazis took this symbol and mirrored it (left-facing) and used it for their evil purposes. The symbol has therefore become stigmatized by many who associate it with the Nazis, when in actuality the symbol is of ancient Hindu origin.

Once again, the Nazi ruin something good and beautiful.

[TopShowsHere]

@radhed86 kl thnks

[maachaitanya]

@TopShowsHere its an ancient symbol of change sacred to hindus that was stolen and used by hitler to help him accomplish bad things

[lifecheatsobeaware]

@TopShowsHere that sing in the video is actually the sign of lord Ganesha...nazi's sing is rotated almost 30 degree whereas, Ganesha symbol is straight and has dots in every quadruple section. both signs are different....hope this helps:)

[nafsika2004]

Σ'ευχαριστω Θεα μου...

Thank you my Goodess...

[sapphire8110]

Saraswati Vandana...man ki tripti ho gayi!

[salvation67]

wah prabhu wah !

[TheNik2006]

Nice one. I liked it. Where can I get the lyrics?

[arinata1985]

i love this  video

[shersham11]

Jai Maa  Saraswati...

[vakmumbai]

Excellent

[ashwini7start]

Jai Maa SAraswati..!! a heart touching vandana...

Thanks for uploading this..!!

[uditawasthi]

jai maa saraswati ji.............

[tandel2]

Jai Maa!

Please give us some incredible knowledge that we can use to get better lives and defeat our enemies.

[tandel2]

@tandel2 this struti became one of many bhajans i like, even my little nices likes it as well and they sing togeather

[AnuRegmi]

@tandel2 Our biggest foe is our ignorance. It is because of ignorance we become susceptible to anger, ego, disagreement, frustrations..... that trouble us! So, Lets pray for knowledge to free us from our these enemies!

Beautifully sung!

[tandel2]

@AnuRegmi I agree with you but when will those ignorant people will get these belief.

[priyalalita2009]

Jaya Mother Sarasvati ,thank you for all your blessings ,please extend your mercy to all my family.

Thank you for the video.You really civilize the planet .

[Adideva3]

Beautiful bhajan ,does anyone know the taal that is being played in this bhajan ,if so please share the taal with me thank you.

[satyam8888]

Happy Vasant Panchami. Bless all!

[engtibipul]

Jai Saraswati mata

[frozenheart4u2007]

jai mata di........bless all

[Kishorejangidsharma1]

Jai Saraswati Mata

[TheGursevak]

Fills up your mind with a zest for good thoughts n deeds!!

[thedarkkvader]

this song puts me in a dope creative trance.

[TheAmmah]

nice one

[INDIAINCLASSROOMS]

Gattopardo999 has put it perfectly.

[elton311]

Thank You Goddess Saraswati

[EternalTearsofPoison]

jai mata di.

[SinghAujla99z]

Nice video

Jai Saraswati Ma!

[Alphanso108]

Jai Saraswati Ma!

[sanjay4india]

So peaceful to hear! Jai Devi Saraswati!

Om shantih!

[amitkriit]

Peace!!!!!!

[yourshiv]

nice

[Hinduismglance]

In Irish mythology she is called Danu

[sanjay4india]

FYI - Hinduism is not mythology - do not compare Hinduism with "Irish mythology"!

Goddess Saraswati is as real as can be.

Jai Devi Saraswati!

[Gattopardo999]

Ignorant fool. Danu is as real as Maa Saraswati - in fact they are one and the same...

You should not try to prais one face of the Goddess by denigrating the other. This is in vain.

Instead learn to see the Divine in every culture.

Sanatan Dharma is eternal gift to humanity and not only found in the cultural confines of Hinduism.

Peace be with you!

[starryeyeddreams]

i think "sanjay4india" took offense as he thought another user was equating hindu religion to mythology...

[birampur]

Thanks for reviving my faith. God Bless You!

[coinprotest]

Happy Navratri! Happy Dusshera! Om!

[protestcoin1]

Today is Saraswati puja (Sunday - Sept 27) - Saraswati puja is an important part of the Navratri celebrations (esp in South India).

May Saraswati Ma bless us with knowledge and happiness.

Jai Saraswati Ma! Om!

[protestcoin]

Jai Saraswati Ma!

Message to followers of

Sanatana Dharma (HInduism) -

Unite, unite, unite!

Preserve your glorious culture, heritage, dharm!

Be proud of who you are!

Jai Saraswati Ma! Jai Hind!

[bistakhagu01]

cool

[SanaatanRevivalist]

ma sarawati will bless you for this beautiful song.

[niyaami]

spiritual.......... divine.......!

i want to convey my dear respect to the kids who sang this with such an accurate discipline.

jai maa sharda.

hum sabhi par prasanna hoiye!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[prialan]

thanks... jai saraswati mata ji ki jai ho...

[Middy1031]

I love this, I was initated with the Saraswati Diksha at age 20 and Love listening to this :)

[pratya22]

Thanks for comments :)

[srirag2010]

@pratya22 nice song soo sad song ...but good i like it thank you.

[anjandutta9434]

exilent

[pilomaya2012]

another wonderful chant! i will do my meditation to this and also to yoga!

[rohdes]

This is mesmerising. Wow what beautiful music. Thanks for uploading this.

[amarvm1]

OHM AAI SARAWATAIHY NAMAHA

[smeet16]

Jai Maa Sharda Vagheshwari-Goddess of Learning, Bless all with learning, peace & happiness

[anabob29]

thank u for posting this, can anyone please write the lyrics so that we can learn the prayer and pray along

[exec9292]

JMD! 24/7 365

[kishorat]

Today is Saraswati Puja. Lets have this song play. Very good song. Thank you.

[fuckoff7574]

This is very motivational...very peaceful. Can someone tell me who has sung this or which album this is from? I would like to download it.

[Kalakaar]

The album's called Saraswati. I think it's by Times music. The whole album's of kids.

[pravinpatil4321]

JAY SARASWATI AAI

Awesome, it helps to keep our mental balance and gives peace of mind.

[hrdx9]

Maa, Meri Maa, Ho Maa, Hey Maa!

Awesome representation of Shri Saraswati Shatnam Stotram. Jai Maa Saraswati Ji.

*Jai Mata Di* *Jai Mata Di* *Jai Mata Di*

*Jai Mata Di* *Jai Mata Di* *Jai Mata Di*

*Jai Mata Di* *Jai Mata Di* *Jai Mata Di*